Plant Controller
Go SolutionsChicago, IL, US7 days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionDive into BOMs, inventory flows, and production variances. Get your hands dirty figuring out what’s working and what’s not. Partner with operations to align costs, improve margins, and tighten controls. Help establish true cost models and support margin optimization efforts across SKUs and business units. Support decision-making with insightful, just-in-time financial analysis. Be the financial sounding board for plant managers, sales leaders, and executive teams. Build out SOPs, automate where possible, and implement scalable reporting structures. Act as an in-house ERP whisperer (Sage, QuickBooks, etc.) optimizing system use and digging into the data. Have 5 plus years of hands-on accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing or distribution setting. Are highly proficient in Excel and comfortable navigating ERP systems (Sage 50 / 100, QuickBooks, Southware, etc.). Know your way around cost structures, inventory valuation, and gross margin analysis. Can toggle between big-picture strategy and deep-in-the-weed journal entries. Enjoy the pace and freedom of a small, entrepreneurial company (where things move fast and you get to build stuff). Are comfortable working across teams, juggling multiple entities, and wearing more than one hat. Base salary : Based on market and experience Bonus : Significant aspect of your compensation Benefits : Full suite — health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO Equity mindset : Opportunities to co-invest in future acquisitions Growth : Be part of a tight-knit team with long-term runway You’ll have real ownership and visibility—your work will directly shape how our businesses grow. We value practical problem-solvers over perfect PowerPoints. You’ll wear multiple hats, roll up your sleeves, and be a key player on lean teams. We respect your time and expect you to respect ours—this is a job for people who take pride in getting things done, not just checking boxes. Manufacturing and Distribution
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Senior Financial Accountant
Location : Chicago, IL
Department : Accounting & Finance
Reports To : Senior Controller
Experience Level : 5 years +
Employment Type : Full-Time
Travel : 25%
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and analytical Senior Financial Accountant to join our team. This individual will support the financial operations of one or more business units by leading the monthly close process, generating financial reports, supporting budgeting / forecasting, and partnering with leadership to drive profitability and business insight. The ideal candidate thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and is eager to build strong processes while making a tangible impact on business performance.
What You’ll Be Doing : Multi-Entity Accounting
- Own the full month-end close process across multiple operating entities. No fluff—just clean, accurate, actionable financials.
- Prepare consolidated financials, flash reports, and performance dashboards for leadership.
- Work closely with centralized AR / AP team to ensure data flows are clean and timely.
Cost Accounting & Analysis
Forecasting & Strategy
Process Building
You’ll Thrive Here If You…
What You’ll Get
Workstyle & Culture
This is not a corporate job—and we like it that way. We’re a small, growing team that moves fast, works hard, and keeps things real. There’s no red tape, no pointless layers of approval, and no one tracking your every move. We trust smart people to do great work.
We’re serious about our goals but don’t take ourselves too seriously. If you like straight talk, fast execution, and seeing the actual impact of your work, you’ll fit right in.
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